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The Craft: Rhode Island

Name: The Craft: Rhode Island
Director: David L. Ricci
Released: 2019
Duration: 66 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2019

TV-PG

Director

David L. Ricci

Runtime

66 minutes

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The Craft: Rhode Island primarily focuses on the history and economics of the brewing industry in Rhode Island. It emphasizes vocational history and economic development rather than identity-based storytelling. The documentary centers on the history of Narragansett Beer and legislative changes supporting the industry. This approach focuses on economic sociology rather than challenging traditional social hierarchies or promoting multi-layered politics. Since the film emphasizes industry-specific information and regional prosperity, it lacks the necessary progressive social commentary for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Craft: Rhode Island have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on the history and economics of the brewing industry. There is no mention of LGBTQ+ individuals or stories involving non-straight relationships.

How does The Craft: Rhode Island portray gender?

Fair

The documentary looks at career paths in a traditionally male-dominated industry. While it aims to include various perspectives, there is no evidence of women in leadership positions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Craft: Rhode Island?

Fair

The film explores personal histories and economic impacts. However, it does not show diverse racial backgrounds or multi-layered casting.

How does The Craft: Rhode Island represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film studies local capitalism and regional economic growth. It portrays the craft movement as a driver of state prosperity without addressing social issues.

Does The Craft: Rhode Island include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in this documentary.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed look at the personal histories and career paths of regional brewers.
Explores the connection between industry growth and state legislative changes.

Limited or Absent

Does not include visible representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-straight relationships.
Does not provide evidence of women in leadership roles within the brewing industry.
Does not confirm diverse or multi-layered casting within the personal histories explored.

Official Synopsis

The Craft offers a behind-the-scenes look into Rhode Island's booming craft beer industry that examines this rich subject matter from a variety of angles and perspectives. It delves into the personal histories and career paths of a number of our state's most well-known brewers, the history of Rhode Island's oldest and still-beloved "craft" brand, Narragansett Beer, the industry's growing impact on our state's economy and recent legislative changes that have supported this growth, and, of course, the ins and outs of the brewing process itself.

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